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Posted On: 3/25/2024
By: Some dude on the internet
A: Thanks for reaching out, some dude! Like you say, the amount of recoil you actually perceive is subjective, but I can give you a good idea. Let's say you're firing this round in a 35.8 oz S&W 686 Plus, and let's also reasonably assume that this cartridge contains 20 grains of propellant. With that, we can predict that this cartridge will generate approximately 8.86 ft lbs of recoil energy. Now, if you were firing a 45.4 oz S&W Model 686 Deluxe instead, recoil energy would decrease to 6.99 ft lbs. Ultimately, objective recoil energy boils down to bullet weight, firearm weight, propellant weight and muzzle velocity. I simply cannot promise whether you'll perceive more or less recoil when you're firing this ammo as opposed to the Hornady Critical Defense 125gr load. Wish I could give you a more solid answer!
Posted On: 7/5/2018
By: Joshua
A: I don't suspect that shooting a few of these now and then in order to keep up your training with your carry ammo is going to be anywhere near enough to cause an issue with your pistol. Keep in mind, however, that a quick call to the pistol manufacturer, providing them with your serial number, will allow them to give you a definitive answer.